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Professional

$49.99
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$39.95
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Express Scribe Media

Express Scribe Demo - Load Dictations
Express Scribe allow users to automatically scan and load dictations from Express Delegate, FTP server, LAN, local computer folder or directly from a portable dictation recorder (dictaphone).
Express Scribe Demo - Playback Options
Set Express Scribe's audio playback to suit you and your typing skills or the quality of the audio recording that you are transcribing.
Express Scribe Demo - Optional Foot Pedal or HotKey Control
Express Scribe works with footpedals that allow users to control the playback of dictation recordings using their feet.
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Express Scribe Reviews (31)

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Express Scribe Reviews (31)

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31 reviews

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Users consistently praise the software for its ease of use and support for various audio formats, making transcription tasks more efficient. The intuitive interface and customizable playback options enhance the overall user experience, allowing for smooth operation during transcription. However, some users note that the lack of built-in audio enhancement features can be a limitation.

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winrosy k.
WK
Web Designer
Computer Software
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"Quality Audio Transcription Software."
What do you like best about Express Scribe?

Express scribe can be accessed by anyone since its less than an MB in size hence it is fast to download and it offers both a free and paid version. The software is easy and simple to use and can accesses audios from many sources. Also the scribe has a lot of features that are used in audio transcription hence giving out appealing output. Express scribe supports a variety of file formats for transcription. In case of a speech that is fast, the software can playback so that one can be able to hear what they missed and transcribe it. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Express Scribe?

Its free version is a little bit slow while transcribing but all in all the paid version is fast hence I don’t have anything to dislike. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Lauren T.
LT
Legal Transcriptionist
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"Good but no longer my favorite transcription software."
What do you like best about Express Scribe?

I really like how it has audio manipulation options. You can boost the sound or try to clear up background noise right in the app. It is very convenient for difficult audio. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Express Scribe?

Compared to other transcription software that I use, Express Scribe's audio is sub-par. Even with the manipulation features, other software beats the pants off Express Scribe. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

LT
Owner
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"A functional playback software"
What do you like best about Express Scribe?

I like how it has options right inside the app to adjust the quality of the audio. For instance, if there is background noise, it has an option to help reduce it. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Express Scribe?

Sometimes it can be challenging to navigate the different options that it has. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

ericoh w.
EW
Photographer and video editor.
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"Express Scribe- "the best option for transcription"."
What do you like best about Express Scribe?

-It has a user-friendly interface which is much easier to work with during transcription.

-it's easily accessible to anyone with interest since it provides both paid and free version which are both equally good in their operation.

-It can work with various audio quality.

-Speed of the audio should not be an issue since it allows playback. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Express Scribe?

-it not compatible with all operating systems like Linux and hence can be difficult to access in a case that you are using such an operating system. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Hannah w.
HW
Freelance Writer
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"Valuable Features for Transcription ."
What do you like best about Express Scribe?

For transcription audio format is key, luckily with express scribe you can be able to work with different audio formats which is a big deal such as WAV, MP3, WMA, and DCT. Makes your editing more perfect and also skillful by providing multiple editing features such rewinding, forwarding and much more.Most importantly express scribe is super easy to use and you don’t need any special skills to be able to interact with it. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Express Scribe?

Some features like foot pedal may be a little bit complicated to use at first but once you learn makes the it even more simple. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Gaynor P.
GP
Transcriptionist
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"Useful transcription software"
What do you like best about Express Scribe?

Easy to use, functional, good support. It's simple to understand. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Express Scribe?

Speech recognition doesn't work well - would love them to improve that function. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Rosers h.
RH
Software Engineer
Computer Software
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"Express Scribe - Perfect."
What do you like best about Express Scribe?

In circumstance where the audio is quick and needs lucidity it has a capacity to control speed playback offering answers for such a cases as decrease in audio speed makes transcription much simple. Much accommodating in significant transcription assignment has it bolsters both audio and furthermore video recording with audio. provides you with a free version and for those trying to procure paid version it furnishes you with a free trial of the paid version giving you an encounter first. It's anything but difficult to utilize and its intended to making all your transcription quicker simpler and offers ease of use. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Express Scribe?

so far i havent seen anything disturbing with express scribe. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Raitha M.
RM
Computer programmer
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"Express Scribe-Nothing but the best."
What do you like best about Express Scribe?

One of the most interesting things about express scribe is that it enables and supports video playback as well as audio playback.

It also enables you to convert speech to text as it supports some software like Dragon that are speech recognition and therefore making it easy to convert speech to text.

Another helpful feature is that its able to support USB foot pedals to help you in controlling playback. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Express Scribe?

Nothing to complain about so far although they could lower the pricing a little on the paid version but nothing to complain on the free version. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Shiru Q.
SQ
Graphic Designer
Information Services
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"Express Scribe Transcription Software."
What do you like best about Express Scribe?

Its an easy to use software that easily transcribes audio files and has a friendly interface.

Has audio playback features by use of foot pedals.

Works with multiple audio file formats such as;MP3, WAV, MPEG, OGG, RM, AVI, FLV and so much more and therefore perfect for any format.

With express scribe you can also work with files through downloading them without using external down loader. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Express Scribe?

Not all feature available in the paid version that are in the free version making free version somehow disadvantageous to work with. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Media Production
IM
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
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"Video Transcribing"
What do you like best about Express Scribe?

The video can be played in background and you can listen to the video and transcribe it into any software unlike vlc player or any other video player Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Express Scribe?

Video quality reduces and video is compressed so sound quality also reduces so cannot be used as a typical video player but can just be used to transcribe it. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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Pricing Options

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$49.99
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Basic

$39.95
1
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